Undefined Explosive Device (UED)
Undefined Explosive Device (UED) event in Devon, Northam Burrows Country Park, Appledore area, United Kingdom on Fri 8th September 2023
8th September 2023
Part of a popular South West beauty spot has been cordoned off after an unexploded ordnance was found at at North Devon. A major emergency services incident is unfolding at the site, which has been closed to the public. Calls were received earlier today about the device being found on a lane running through Northam Burrows Country Park in Appledore, Devon. Along with police, HM Coastguard have also been called out the scene. In a tweet, Insp Dave Thubron wrote: "Be aware we will be placing a cordon to assist the @HMCoastguard at Burrow(s) Lane - Appledore. An ongoing situation that is being resolved to remove some unexploded ordinance (ordnance)."
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United Kingdom (GBR)
Devon ( Northam Burrows Country Park, Appledore area )
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